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# 347 - C.E.F. COLLECTORS CHECKLIST FOR BADGES & INSIGNIA 1914-1919 - Author: Ayerst, Paul A. - Description: Compatible with Babin's & Charlton. The author felt the need for a more comprehensive checklist for some time and then did something about it, here are the results. - Soft cover - Published in 1996 - 64 Pages - Price: $10.00

#4557- CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS OF ASIAN AND MIDDLE EAST ARMIES- Borsarello, J.F. & Palinckx, Wener- This volume covers uniforms as well as different military garments, rank insignia and more. Soft cover. Color photos. 144 pages. Published in 2004. Price: $32.00

# 350 - CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS OF EUROPEAN AND NATO ARMIES 1945 TO THE PRESENT - Author: Borsarello, J.F. - Description: This full colour book covers nearly all of the NATO, and other European armies camouflaged uniforms, and not only shows and explains the many patterns, but also their efficacy of design. - Soft cover - Full colour photos - Published in 1999 - 117 Pages - Price: $32.00

#4236- CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS OF THE GERMAN WEHRMACHT- Palinckx, Werner-  This book resolves the confusion surrounding many of the many World War II Wehrmacht (both Army and Luftwaffe) patterns and garments and establishes a complete and concise system of identification and terminology. 580 full color and contemporary b&w photos (most published here for the first time. Hard cover. 276 pages. Published in 2002. Price: $84.00

# 351 - CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS OF THE SOVIET UNION AND RUSSIA 1937-TO THE PRESENT - Author: Desmond, Dennis - Description: This is a comprehensive guide to the history, design and use of camouflage field uniforms of the Soviet Union & Russia. This excellent reference contains factual & interesting material. - Hard cover- 200 colour photos. - Published in 1998 - 160 Pages - Price: $47.00

# 352 - CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS OF THE WAFFEN-SS - Author: Beaver, Michael - Description: A photographic reference. Finally a book that unveils the shroud of mystery surrounding Waffen-SS camouflage uniforms & clothing. - Hard cover - Over 1000 colour & black and white photos. - Published in 1996 - 296 Pages - Price: $84.00

#2969- CAMPAIGN CLOTHING, FIELD UNIFORMS OF THE INDIAN WAR ARMY, 1866-1871 by Lee A. Rutledge- Mr. Rutledge traces the development of the familiar Indian War period U.S. Army uniform from those worn during the Civil War through its evolution to meet the conditions encountered on the plains, deserts and in the mountains of the western United States in the immediate post-War period. Soft cover. 50 pages. Price: $16.00

# 354 - CAMPAIGNING WITH GRANT - Author: Porter, Horace - Description: The author served as lieutenant colonel attached to Grant's staff. Here is an account both stirring and down to earth that brings to life our country's most memorable conflict. - Hard cover - B&W photos- Out of Print/Used book - 546 Pages - Price: $40.00

# 355 - CAMPAIGNS OF THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC - Author: Swinton, William - Description: The author has written  the first complete history of the Union forces in the war. Not only had he been a spectator at a number of engagements himself. - Hard cover- Illustrated with Maps- Out of Print/Used book - 640 Pages - Price: $19.95

# 357 - CANADA'S ARMY IN WORLD WAR II - Author: Tripp, F.R. - Description: 4th Edition. A concise work on the Canadian Army in World War II illustrating the badges worn and gives the Battle Honours of the Units. A useful reference. - Soft cover - Published in 1993 - 100 Pages - Price: $10.95

# 358 - CANADA'S BLACK WATCH : the first hundred years- Author: Hutchinson, Paul R. - Description: The first hundred years 1862-1962. - Hard cover- B&W and colour photos. - Published in 1987 - 340 Pages - Price: $29.00

#3851A- CANADA'S FLOWERS- Lynch, Thomas G.- History of the Corvettes of Canada 1939-1945.  This is a unique story of a unique ship. Excellent history. Soft cover. 102 pages. Black and white photos. Published in 1981. Used book but in good condition. Price: $25.00

#5051- CANADA'S SONS ON KOPJE AND VELDT- Marquis, T.G.- A historical account of the Canadian contingents. Based on the official despatches of Lt.-Col. W.D. Otter and the other Commanding Officers at the front, on the letters and despatches of such War correspondents as C. Frederick Hamilton, S.C. Simonski, Stanley McKeown Brown, John Ewan and W. Richmond Smith. Hard cover. 490 pages. Richly illustrated. This book has no publishing date. It is old, and long out of print. The book is used but still in readable shape. Price: $85.00

# 359 - CANADIAN AIRBORNE INSIGNIA 1942-PRESENT - Author: Clark & Pugh - Description: Elite Insignia Guide 4. This guide details capsule unit histories, organizations and development from the first Canadian Parachute Battalion & Special Operations in WWII. - Soft cover - Illustrated - Out of Print/Used book - Published in 1994 - 164 Pages - Price: $29.00

# 363 - CANADIAN CONTINGENTS - Author: Evans, W. Sanford - Description: In the following pages the author shall try to report the experience of the Canadian people during the months is which the South African war was an agitating cause. - Soft cover - Some photos & Line drawings. - 353 Pages - Price: $44.00

#6177- CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE MILITARY CAP BADGES OF WORLD WAR I Price Update. C.E.F. Badges & battalions. Soft cover. 40 pages. Published in 1987. Out of print. Price: $10.00

Pic to come #2632-  CANADIAN FORCES COMBAT TITLES- Alexander, Bill- 1st Edition. A handy, pocket-sized, checklist of over 375 unit shoulder titles worn on the OD64 CF combat uniform including unit-made "tabs". Each title includes the full designation and, where appropriate, notes on the title's construction. Soft cover. Publishing 2007. Price: $9.95

#4906- CANADIAN HONOURS SYSTEM- McCreery, Christopher- Each award is examined in detail, including historical background, design, and criteria for bestowal. With special chapters on heraldry, protocol, and the proper mounting and wearing of the medals. Hard cover. 408 pages. Gorgeous photos. Price: $60.00

# 368 - CANADIAN MILITARY HANDGUNS 1855-1985 - Author: Law, Clive M. - Description: The author has produced a long awaited & important history for arms historians and Canadians. Also included chapters containing this information: Military markings, holsters and ammo. - Hard cover- 200 illustrations - Published in 1994 - 130 Pages - Price: $40.00

#4877- CANADIAN MILITARY HERITAGE VOLUME 1- 1000-1754- Chartrand, Rene- An epic drama with a host of actors, Amerindians, Vikings, Basques, French, English... Seven centuries of stirring adventure, played out both at sea and on a continent whole vastness beggared the imagination of the Europeans who had come here. Lavishly illustrated in color and spectacularly laid out. Hard cover.  Price: $50.00

#4242- CANADIAN ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS- 5TH EDITION- Blatherwick, C.M. C.D., Surgeon Commander- Completely revised with Australia, France, New Zealand, USA medals included. This is the most complete and comprehensive Catalogue and handbook on orders, decorations and medals awarded to Canadians. Soft cover. 446 pages. B&W photos. Published 2003. Price: $32.95

# 373 - CANADIAN PEACEKEEPER, THE - Author: Gardam, Col. John - Description: This book highlights Canada's involvement in peacekeeping missions and operations over the past 45 years. Of the over 30 missions in which Canadians have participated, all but 7 have taken place under the blue/white flag. - Soft cover - B&W photos - Published in 1992 - 70 pages - Price: $13.00

#4507- CANADIAN SOLDIER- FROM D-DAY TO VE-DAY- Jean Bouchery- Covering organization, uniforms, insignia, equipment, armament, tanks and vehicles. This long awaited reference work is a must for any military history enthusiast. The period covered extends from the Normandy Beaches, June 6, 1944 to the Baltic May 2, 1945. Profusely illustrated with many color pictures. Hard cover. 160 pages. Published in 2003. Price: $40.00

# 376 - CANADIAN WARTIME SUBMARINES - Author: Perkins, J. David - Description: This well researched account outlines their triumph and sacrifice, truly a story Canadians can be proud of. Service during both WWI and WWII and in almost every theatre of war. - Soft cover - Illustrated with 11 photos - Published in 1996 - 40 Pages - Price: $8.50

# 377 - CANADIAN WELCOME HOME MEDALS 1899-1945 - Author: Brown, George A. - Description: This book is divided into 3 sections showing medals, certificates, scrolls, parchments and related items. Limited printing of 1000 copies. - Hard cover - 48 pages of colour - Published in 1991 - 160 Pages - Out of print. Price: $84.95

# 378 - CANADIAN Y.M.C.A. IN WORLD II - Author: Hurst - Description: The Y.M.C.A. operating within the bases, camps and stations, and directly with the troops in battle areas, proposed ideas based upon its peace and war experience. - Hard cover - B&W photos- Out of Print/Used book - 398 Pages - Price: $25.00

#4770- CANADIANS IN FRANCE 1915-1918- Steel, Cpt. Harwood- History of the Canadian Army Corps, that great force of four divisions and “Corps Troops” which won for the Dominion the praise of the world as the mother of warrior sons. Hard cover. 364 pages. Printed in 1920. 8 sketch maps. Used Book is in good shape. Price: $50.00

# 383 - CANES IN THE UNITED STATES - Author: Dike, Catherine - Description: Illustrates mementos of American history 1607-1953. Although weapon collectors may have "Cane Curiosa from Gun to Gadget" they will be interested in the 50 U.S. patents for gun canes. - Hard cover- 1125 illustrations in colour - 400 Pages - Out of Print book. Price: $118.00

# 387 - CAP BADGE 1939-1947 - Author: Medley, R.H. - Description: The story of the Bedfordshire and Hertforshire regiment. The story covers many theatres of war with stories from commanding officer's, NCO's, men, in battles such as Dunkirk, Cassino, and more. - Hard cover - Illustrated - 352 Pages - Price: $45.00

# 391 - CARBINES OF THE U.S. CAVALRY 1861-1905- Author: McAulay, John D. - Description: This exhaustively researched book covers the entire crucial period stretching from the beginning of the Civil War to the end of the cavalry carbine era in 1905. - Hard cover - 127 photos- Published in 1996 - 144 Pages - Price: $37.00

# 392 - CARTRIDGE CARBINES OF THE BRITISH ARMY - Author: Petrillo, Alan M. -  This book traces Britain's use of breechloading cartridge carbines from the development of the first Snider artillery and cavalry carbines, to the various Martini carbines (Henry, Metford and Enfield), to the Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield Carbines introduced in the late 1800s. The book concludes with a chapter on the commonly-known Jungle Carbine, the Number 5 Mark 1, as well as a chapter on the specifications for all the carbines covered in the time period. The British Army has a long and proud history in the area of firearms development and integration of those arms into its fighting units. Traces the early history to the Jungle Carbine. - Soft cover - 40 photos - Published in 1998 - 72 Pages - Price: $17.00

# 394 - CARTRIDGE RELOADING TOOLS OF THE PAST - Author: Chamberlain & Quigley - Covers: Winchester, Remington, Marlin, Ballard, Browning, Maynard, Stevens, Whitney, Sharps, Smith and Wesson, Schuetzen, California Tools and Molds, Ideal and Miscellaneous Tools & molds. - Soft cover - B&W photos and line drawings - Published 1998 - 167 Pages - Price: $30.00

# 395 - CARTRIDGES (REPRINT) - Author: Logan, Herschel C. - Description: A pictorial digest of small arms ammunition. For the most part the author has a brief description to go along with the actual size illustrations of the cartridges. - Hard cover - Illustrated - Published in 1996 - 204 Pages - Price: $51.00

# 400 - CARTRIDGES OF THE GRAS SYSTEM - Author: Mention & Ramio - Description: Covers: The Arm, Cartridge, Ball Cartridges, Blank Cartridges, Dummy Cartridges, Short Range Cartridges, Grenade Blank Cartridges and more. - Hard cover - Line drawings & B&W photos - Published in 1988 - 147 Pages - Price: $46.00

# 401 - CARTRIDGES OF THE WORLD-10TH EDITION - Author: Barnes, Frank C. - Description: Revised & Expanded. A complete and illustrated reference for over 1500 of the world's most important sporting cartridges. New cartridge listings!  The book for every shooter, collector and landloader. Complete data on rifle, pistol cartridges, centerfire, rimfire, shotshells and more. - Soft cover - Illustrated - 512 Pages. 450 B&W photos. - Price: $35.00

#4013- CAST BULLETS FOR THE BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGE RIFLE- Matthews, Paul A.- Tools and techniques. 135 pages. Soft cover. Price: $25.00

#2868- CASTING PREMIUM BULLETS FOR THE BLACK POWDER CARTRIDGE RIFLE, Matthews, Paul A.- A great reference book for the black powder cartridge enthusiast. Tools and techniques. 136 pages. Soft cover. Price: $34.00

# 406 - CAVALRY OF THE WEHRMACHT - Author: Richter, Klaus Christian - Description: This new book is a detailed study of one of the lesser known aspects of the German Wehrmacht in World War II. Horses were used extensively by the German military during WWII. - Hard cover - 300 photos & drawings. - Published in 1995 - 208 Pages - Price: $32.00

# 408 - CENTRAL POWERS SMALL ARMS OF WORLD WAR ONE - Author: Walter, John - Description: Covers the weapons of Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Germany and Turkey. Detailed specifications of rifles, handguns and machine guns. Fully illustrated with contemporary photographs and line drawings. - Hard cover - B&W and line drawings - Published in 1999 - 208 Pages - Price: $53.00

picture to come #2615- CENTREFIRE METRIC PISTOL AND REVOLVER CARTRIDGES- White, H.P. and Munhall, B.D.- Volume 1 of cartridge identification. Specifications and technical data with scale silhouette photos. Hard cover. 97 pages. Published in 1948. First Edition. Price: $35.00

#6153- CENTURY OF ACHIEVEMENT 1836-1936- COLT- This is far more than a catalog of products, it is a unique insight into Colt's celebration of its first 100 years as a firearms manufacturer. This quality reprint is available for collectors, historians and Colt aficionados. Soft cover. 95 pages. B&W photos. Price: $17.00

# 411 - CHAIN DOGS VOLUME 1 - Author: Witter, Robert E. - Description: The German Army Military Police of World War II. This book is a rather important contribution to the history of WWII. - Soft cover - B&W and colour photos. - Published in 1994 - 112 Pages - Price: $11.00

# 412 - CHAIN DOGS VOLUME 2 - Author: Witter, Robert E. - Description: The German Army military police of World War II. Contains clearly arranged additional information on World War II Feldgendarmerie units, their employment & more. - Soft cover - 80 B&W photos- Published in 1996 - 134 Pages - Price: $11.00

# 413 - CHANCELLORSVILLE: DISASTER IN VICTORY - Author: Palmer, Bruce - Description: A chronology of events, four tactical maps, and historic photographs and engravings supplement the exciting story of the crucial Civil War battle. - Hard cover - Photos - 95 Pages - Price: $20.00

#4001- CHARIOTS OF WAR- Robert W. Hobson- This book details the development of the small submersible, "human torpedo", or "chariot" as used by the Italian Navy against the British from 1941-1944. Hard cover. Photos. Price: $52.00

#4736- CHARLES M. RUSSELL BOOK- Willard, John- He lived it, loved it, and painted it!. Most creative Westerner of all time. 36 paintings in full color. 2 rare wash drawings. 22 pen and ink sketches. Hard cover. 64 pages. Published in 1970. First Edition. Price: $12.00

# 417 - CHECKERING AND CARVING OF GUNSTOCKS - Author: Kennedy, Monty - Description: Covers the art of gunstock ornamentation in over 470 technical illustrations with full size patterns that range from easy to advanced. - Hard cover - Illustrated - Published in 1985 - 352 Pages - Price: $37.00

# 419 - CHINESE WAR MACHINE - Author: Dornan & Lee - Description: A technical analysis of the strategy and weapons of the people's Republic of China. - Hard cover -B&W and colour photos - Published in 1979 - 182 Pages - Price: $25.00

420.jpg (30567 bytes) # 420 - CHURCHILL'S GAME SHOOTING - Author: Hastings, M. - Description: This paperback edition of the most famous book on game shooting, contains complete and practical advice on all forms of shotgun work. - Soft cover - 90 photos & diagrams - 256 Pages - Price: $35.00

#4879- CITIZEN SOLDIERS- The Canadian Fusiliers of London, The Oxford Rifles, The Perth Regiment. Soft cover. 85 pages. Price: $4.00

#6178- CIVIL WAR- Royal Armouries exhibition sponsored by the Times. The Civil War is one of the most complex and turbulent chapters in English history. It was both a clash of arms and a conflict of principles and passions which involved the entire nation. This booklet is a wealth of picture and information. Explains how the arms and armour were used. Soft cover. 32 pages. Published in 1992. Price: $10.00

# 421 - CIVIL WAR ARMS MAKERS AND THEIR CONTRACTS -  Description: A massive hardbound facsimile reprint of the Civil War's most useful government document. 107 arms makers are covered and they are indexed for easy reference. - Hard cover - - Published in 1998 - 608 Pages - Price: $41.00

#2414- CIVIL WAR ARMS PURCHASES AND DELIVERIES- A facsimile reprint of the master list of Civil War weapons purchases and deliveries including small arms, cannon, ordnance and projectiles. A valuable document, giving all purchases the Union made. A 'Bible' of Civil War research. Hard cover. Repinted in 2000. 312 pages. $41.00

# 423 - CIVIL WAR BATTLES - Author: Johnson & McLaughlin - Description: The great battles from the first bull run to Petersburg, showing the stake in each battle and the purpose of each move of both contestants, with a life history and personality - Hard cover - B&W photos- Out of Print/Used book - 157 Pages - Price: $20.00

# 426 - CIVIL WAR CARTRIDGE BOXES - Author: Johnson, Paul D. - Description: Cartridge boxes of the Union Infantryman. There were four patterns of infantry cartridge boxes used by Union forces during the Civil War. - Hard cover - Artwork - Published in 1998- Price: $41.00

#2957A- CIVIL WAR CAVALRY & ARTILLERY SABERS, 1833-1865, by John H. Thillmann. Sabers used by the United States cavalry and artillery in the Civil War are the most popular of all antique American swords. But until now, information about these fascinating weapons has been surprisingly scarce. A great selection of previously unknown makers and types (illustrated here for the very first time) is remarkable. It doesn't matter whether your interest is enlisted sabers, officers' sabers, militia purchases or exquisite presentation pieces. Including every maker, every importer, every foreign manufacturer, every assembler, every model and every variation - including unmarked examples! 500+ pages, over 50 color photographs, 1,373 B&W illustrations,. Hard cover. $100.00

#4088- CIVIL WAR COLLECTOR'S ENCYCLOPEDIA- Lord, Francis A.- Arms, uniforms and equipment of the Union and Confederacy. Over 350 rare photos and drawings covering digging tools, pistols, revolvers, swords and more. Soft cover. 360 pages. B&W photos. Published in 2004. Reprint. Price: $31.00

# 429 - CIVIL WAR COLLECTOR'S PRICE GUIDE - Description: The biannual guide to valuations of Civil War collectibles. Includes uniforms, accoutrements, weaponry, photographs, and documents. - Soft cover- Colour and B&W photos. - 7th Edition - 125 Pages - Price: $32.00

#3801- CIVIL WAR COLLECTOR’S PRICE GUIDE- MILLENIUM EDITION- 9TH EDITION- An excellent reference book on any kind of Civil War items. Prices are given in U.S. funds. A book that no collector can do without. Soft cover. Color/B&W photos. 252 pages. Price: $37.00

# 431 - CIVIL WAR COMMANDERS - Author: Thomas, Dean S. - Description: This book presents a photographic image and capsule biography of over one hundred Union and Confederate officers. All officers are listed alphabetically. - Soft cover - B&W photos- 72 Pages - Price: $6.00

# 432 - CIVIL WAR DAYS - Author: Brown, John - Description: Everyday life during the war between the states. Through hundreds of photographs, many in full colour and many never published before- and through a lively, informative text we glimpse what life was like. - Hard cover - Photos -192 Pages - Price: $22.00

# 434 - CIVIL WAR GUNS - Author: Edwards, William B. - The complete story of Federal and Confederate small arms: design, manufacture, identification, procurement, issue, employment, effectiveness and postwar disposal.  Covers: rifles, muskets, carbines and revolvers. This is a classic that has been long out of print. A wonderful reference for any one who collects these arms. - Hard cover - B&W photos - Published in 1998 - 444 Pages. This is the reprint edition, not a first edition.  - Price: $55.00

# 439 - CIVIL WAR PISTOLS - Author: McAulay, John D. - Description: The pistols used by the Union forces and inevitably by their adversaries in the American Civil War enjoy special status. Many rare illus. - Hard cover - Line art - Published in 1993 - 166 Pages - Price: $49.00

# 440 - CIVIL WAR PISTOLS - Author: McAulay, John D. - Description: The pistols used by the Union forces and inevitably by their adversaries in the American Civil War enjoy special status. Many rare illus. - Soft cover - Line art - Published in 1993 - 166 Pages - Price: $25.00

# 442 - CIVIL WAR RAILROADS - Author: Adbill, Geo B. - Description: Pictorial story of the Iron Horse from 1861 thru 1865. True story of railroads and men in the Civil War. - Hard cover - Many B&W photos- Out of Print/Used book - 192 Pages - Price: $20.00

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